Springfield, Illinois – The Illinois State Museum will host a public volunteer recruitment night this month to attract residents interested in supporting educational and cultural programming.
The event will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, at the museum’s main location at 502 S. Spring Street in Springfield.
According to museum officials, attendees will hear directly from staff about the museum’s wide range of volunteer opportunities. Roles include greeting guests, assisting during educational and public events, facilitating activities in the Play Museum, and supporting outreach efforts such as the museum’s popular Illinois State Fair tent.
“The Illinois State Museum is looking for dedicated volunteers to help staff public programs, engage with students and the community, and support our mission of sharing Illinois stories, honoring its cultural and natural resources, and inspiring our future,” said Museum Director Jenn Edginton in a statement. “Volunteers make a difference at the museum, and we look forward to welcoming a new cohort to our building.”
Founded in 1877, the Illinois State Museum has become a cornerstone of public engagement in the state, focusing on natural history, cultural heritage, and education. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and a member of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience, the institution operates branches in Lewistown and Lockport in addition to its Springfield headquarters.
Those interested in volunteering are encouraged to attend the recruitment session. For more information, contact art and history education curator Corinne Claycomb at dnr.ism.events@illinois.gov or by phone at 217-782-6044.
